Rushmoor Borough Council (RBC) is announced that Aldershot, the home of the British Army, has been chosen to host this year’s Armed Forces Day National Event weekend.

Mark your calendars for a spectacular celebration on Saturday 27 June and Sunday 28 June at Queens Parade. This is a chance for our entire community to come together and show our pride and appreciation for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community.

What’s Happening?

We are planning a packed weekend of tribute, tradition, and family fun:

• Saturday 27 June: A Tribute to Our Forces Honouring our past, present, and future service members. Expect a stirring day featuring:

  • A grand parade of serving personnel, veterans, and cadets.

  • Breathtaking flypasts and parachute displays.

  • Military vehicle exhibitions.

  • A full funfair and an evening concert to top it all off!

• Sunday 28 June: Community & Sport A day dedicated to you! Join us for a relaxed, community-focused atmosphere including:

  • Sport taster sessions to try something new.

  • Friendly competitions for all ages.

  • Local community activities.

More Details Coming Soon

While we are still perfecting the timings and confirming a few more surprise attractions, we wanted to make sure you had the date in your diary early.

Note: We will be sharing a full operational note, including a site plan and specific attraction timings, as we get closer to the event.

We are also hard at work gathering human stories from our local military community to share with you in the lead-up to the weekend. These stories highlight the dedication and heart behind the uniform, and we can’t wait to bring them to you.